A longtime Five Guys restaurant has quietly served its last customers in Nebraska, marking another closure for the popular burger chain as it trims locations across the country.
The Lincoln restaurant at 2525 Pine Lake Road is now listed as permanently closed on the company’s website, leaving Bellevue, Omaha and Papillion as the chain’s remaining Nebraska locations.
Lincoln location closes
The Lincoln restaurant had been a fixture on Pine Lake Road, offering Five Guys’ signature made-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries and milkshakes. While the company has not publicly explained the closure, it is one of at least 14 U.S. Five Guys locations that have shut down or announced plans to close during the first half of 2026.
Recent closures have also affected restaurants in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa and Louisiana, with several California locations citing financial hardship in state filings.
Part of a broader industry trend
The closure comes as many restaurant chains continue to face rising labor, food and occupancy costs while consumers cut back on discretionary spending. Industry analysts say even well-known fast-casual brands have struggled to maintain profitability at every location as operating expenses remain elevated…